In her element? Kristen Stewart wows with a rare set of relaxed and happy portraits at the Sundance Film Festival

But the usually moody Kristen Stewart seemed relaxed and happy - even smiling at one point - when she posed for a series of portraits at The Collective And Gibson Lounge during the Sundance Film Festival on Friday.

The enigmatic 23-year-old actress was at the festival to promote her latest movie, Camp X-Ray.

In her element: Wearing her signature alternative style, Kristen Stewart looked stunning and natural as she posed for a portrait at The Collective And Gibson Lounge during Sundance Film Festival on Friday

Coy: The 23-year-old actress did her signature lip-bite as she glanced away, showing off her side braids

Wearing a short sleeved blue and
white striped shirt over the top of a loose-fitting white tank, the star
looked much more comfortable in her own skin than she ever has in a
fancy gown.

Her old favourite black skinny leg jeans completed Kristen's ensemble, whilst an array of dog tags were slung around her neck.

The
starlet's long brunette tresses were braided on one side of her head,
creating a unique and flattering silhouette as she had her photo taken
by the venue's photographers.

Happy Kristen: The star is at the festival to promote her latest film Camp X-Ray

Feeling at ease: The beautydressed down with braids in her hair for the Sundance premiere of Camp X Ray on Friday

Quirky: This is far from her usual red-carpet look with tight dresses and sky high heels

And Kristen clearly felt much happier working the androgynous look, than in the pretty fashion-forward gowns she has previously rocked while promoting her Twilight franchise.

With braids in her hair it was clear the actress had put thought into her outfit - even if it was not the expected red carpet look.

Once inside the venue, Kristen removed her jacket to reveal a striped shirt worn over a white T-shirt as she posed for pictures with her co-stars.

The look: Kristen dressed down in a black anorak and skinny jeans, wearing her character's dog tags

Fast friends: The pair put their arms around each other as they posed for a picture

Famously uncomfortable with her fame, Kristen revealed that she hoped the unplanned break had dimmed the intense interest in her private life.

'It's not easy for people to understand my discomfort with the spotlight, they say, !Why would you become an actor if you feel that way?"' she said.

'People don't know what to do with those feelings, they feel you're ungrateful, and that does kind of kill me.

'You can't be saying, "You're wrong about me," the worst thing is if you remotely sound like you're complaining. Then you become the misconception.'

Changing it up: The star was later seen wearing a yellow plaid shirt as she attended a Bravo Top Chef dinner

Thrilled: Kristen gave Top Chef Tiffany Derry a big hug at the event

Keeping it casual: Kristen paired her top with black jeans, a loose grey top and black trainers

Camp X Ray: The Peter Sattler-directed movie features Kristen as a young Army guard at Guantanamo who makes a connection with a prisoner played by Payman Maadi, the star of Iran's Oscar-winning A Separation